Differences in oil coolers?

Krazzzz · 11-17-2016, 03:11 PM

I see a wide disparity in terms of prices on the various oil coolers. Being unfamiliar with them I was wondering whether there are any significant differences between say a mishimoto at 500 bucks and a generic 25 row at 170.

I tend towards the best products I can afford, but only when there's real value.

Chuck33079 · 11-17-2016, 03:12 PM

Mishimoto is cheap Chinese garbage. Buy it from Z1 or Fast Intentions.

TBatt · 11-17-2016, 03:24 PM

I went with the 25 row kit from Z1. Great kit! My oil temps have been much cooler and that is with the added load of a super charger!

Don't go cheap on one of the most critical add-ons for your Z. If the oil leaks out the engine dies a horrible death.

Chuck33079 · 11-17-2016, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBatt

Don't go cheap on one of the most critical add-ons for your Z. If the oil leaks out the engine dies a horrible death.

This. Don't cut corners with parts that cause engine failure if they break. Whatever you buy, make sure it has a Setrab or Mocal core.

Krazzzz · 11-17-2016, 03:35 PM

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...it-p-4135.html

Something like that? 400 seems very doable. Thanks guys for helping me out.

Chuck33079 · 11-17-2016, 03:37 PM

It's not 400 by the time you get the appropriately sized core and thermostatic sandwich plate adapter. You want the 25 or 34 row. But yes, that's what you need.

AntiVenom · 11-17-2016, 05:18 PM

Any actual proof that other oil coolers fail? Did a quick web search and only saw failure of OEM coolers. Did a search for a few of the "other" brands and didnt find anything either.

Not talking about a guy your cousin knew. Either first hand or links with photos please

Chuck33079 · 11-17-2016, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntiVenom

Any actual proof that other oil coolers fail? Did a quick web search and only saw failure of OEM coolers. Did a search for a few of the "other" brands and didnt find anything either.

Not talking about a guy your cousin knew. Either first hand or links with photos please

One guy here had his mishimoto setup puke all of his oil all over the road.

Rusty · 11-17-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

One guy here had his mishimoto setup puke all of his oil all over the road.

I remember that thread!

Only 2 places to get an oil cooler. Z1 or FI.

Presto · 11-18-2016, 03:26 AM

might as well wait a month more for z1 black friday deals. you can save another 25% or so normally during that period.

synolimit · 11-18-2016, 03:48 AM

Build quality basically. Poor brazing, less quality aluminium which will corrode and fall apart, design of the tubes used etc etc.

That said, you cant go wrong with trucool. They are solid sheets of aluminium pressed and joined halves together with a solid end braze. There are no fins to bend or pullout like an accordion, no way to really punchture a tube, only 2 parts vs a normal cooler which is made up of several parts and a ton of brazing...just a rock solid sh*t brick house.

Now i dont think they cool as well but good thing is if youre say a track guy and want a 34 row, trucool makes a 48 row that probably has equal cooling. And at $78 you cant beat it. My 48 row on the street is 160-180*, close to 200* if im just sittng in summer heat but just sitting no cooler will help you.

11-17-2016, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Krazzzz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 370z m6 Rep Power: 9	Differences in oil coolers? I see a wide disparity in terms of prices on the various oil coolers. Being unfamiliar with them I was wondering whether there are any significant differences between say a mishimoto at 500 bucks and a generic 25 row at 170. I tend towards the best products I can afford, but only when there's real value.

11-17-2016, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Mishimoto is cheap Chinese garbage. Buy it from Z1 or Fast Intentions. gomer_110 and TBatt like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-17-2016, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
TBatt Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	I went with the 25 row kit from Z1. Great kit! My oil temps have been much cooler and that is with the added load of a super charger! Don't go cheap on one of the most critical add-ons for your Z. If the oil leaks out the engine dies a horrible death. __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!

11-17-2016, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	It's not 400 by the time you get the appropriately sized core and thermostatic sandwich plate adapter. You want the 25 or 34 row. But yes, that's what you need. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-17-2016, 05:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Any actual proof that other oil coolers fail? Did a quick web search and only saw failure of OEM coolers. Did a search for a few of the "other" brands and didnt find anything either. Not talking about a guy your cousin knew. Either first hand or links with photos please __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

11-17-2016, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Krazzzz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 370z m6 Rep Power: 9	https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...it-p-4135.html Something like that? 400 seems very doable. Thanks guys for helping me out.

11-18-2016, 03:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Presto Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Home Posts: 123 Drives: Car Rep Power: 15	might as well wait a month more for z1 black friday deals. you can save another 25% or so normally during that period.

11-18-2016, 03:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Build quality basically. Poor brazing, less quality aluminium which will corrode and fall apart, design of the tubes used etc etc. That said, you cant go wrong with trucool. They are solid sheets of aluminium pressed and joined halves together with a solid end braze. There are no fins to bend or pullout like an accordion, no way to really punchture a tube, only 2 parts vs a normal cooler which is made up of several parts and a ton of brazing...just a rock solid sht brick house. Now i dont think they cool as well but good thing is if youre say a track guy and want a 34 row, trucool makes a 48 row that probably has equal cooling. And at $78 you cant beat it. My 48 row on the street is 160-180, close to 200* if im just sittng in summer heat but just sitting no cooler will help you. __________________ 13 370z-

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